IIJS 2026 ended with healthy buyer attendance and active enquiries, while retailers remained selective on quantities, focusing on immediate demand, inventory rotation and festive requirements.

IIJS Bharat Premiere 2026 brought India’s jewellery trade together in Mumbai from August 5 to 10, with sourcing, exports, technology and changing consumer demand shaping business discussions.

With IIJS Bharat – Premier 2026 set to expand in scale and ambition, Shaunak Parikh, Vice Chairman of GJEPC, outlines the strategy for the show, export growth, and industry priorities, in a conversation with Dhwani Rathod.

Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma unveiled the JJS 2026 theme poster on July 31 in Jaipur and accepted the invitation to inaugurate the exhibition on December 22.

Dassani Brothers will unveil its GATSBY and RAAGINI collections on August 5 at IIJS Premiere 2026 in Mumbai, presenting Polki and Jadau jewellery featuring its signature open-setting technique.

The Jaipur Jewellery Show Organizing Committee has unanimously elected Rajiv Jain as Chairman on July 20 in Jaipur, while naming Vimal Chand Surana Patron after his 19-year tenure.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has issued a message for IIJS Bharat Premiere 2026, highlighting the Indian gem and jewellery sector's global growth ahead of the exhibition in Mumbai this August.

GJEPC expanded its outreach in Vietnam through meetings with jewellery trade bodies, retailers and wholesalers to encourage a larger buyer delegation for IIJS Bharat Premiere 2026 in Mumbai.

GJEPC met officials at the Embassy of India in Bangkok to strengthen India-Thailand gem and jewellery trade ties and promote Thai buyer participation at IIJS Bharat Premiere 2026 in Mumbai.

Ahead of the India-UK CETA taking effect on July 15, 2026, GJEPC hosted a London Buyer-Seller Meet to connect Indian exporters with UK buyers and expand bilateral gem and jewellery trade.

JAS 2026 opened on July 3 at JECC, Jaipur, where the Jewellers Association Jaipur signed an MoU with Dubai Jewellery Group to strengthen bilateral jewellery trade and industry collaboration.

Strong response from domestic and international trade visitors has prompted GJEPC to extend Phase 1 registration for IIJS Bharat Premiere 2026 until July 10 ahead of the August exhibition.

Jewellers Association Jaipur will organize JAS 2026 from July 3-5 at Novotel Jaipur Convention Centre, featuring 351 exhibitors, international delegates, trade buyers and a Dubai Jewellery Group partnership.

Union Minister Jitin Prasada inaugurated the Customs Export-Import Facilitation Centre at Mumbai’s SEEPZ-SEZ on June 19, 2026 to streamline customs processes, improve logistics and support exporters through integrated infrastructure.